Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events; our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin’!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events coming at ya this week! CHECK IT OUT! (Note: This contest is active from October 15 through October 19). You can find our contest rules here.

Join Fresh Cut Flowers at the Whitsell for Night Blooming Jasmine: A David Lynch Screening Weekend, featuring Eraserhead, Lost Highway, and an evening 35mm screening of Blue Velvet with wine and music. Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (The Whitsell, 1219 SW Park, October 17-18, $15, Check Showtimes, All Ages)

Author Michael Lewis returns to Portland to discuss his new nonfiction book, BLOCKERS. Known for finding gripping stories in unexpected places, Lewis’s latest title tells the true story of everyday civil servants who stood their ground amid a clash with the current federal administration. Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, October 29, $25+, 7:30 PM, All Ages)

The MONSTER two-floor party returns, featuring all your favorite 80s & 90s music videos in the main hall while Show Bar spotlights the videos that made MTV’s 120 Minutes era great with special guests DJ Gregarious & VJ Disorder! Plus, a super-sized Halloween production will be in full effect: tons of lights, video, music, dancing and decor in two rooms (and don’t miss VDA’s famous photo booth)! Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, October 31, $41.85, 8 PM, 21+)

Portland Erotic Ball, one of the city’s most iconic and enduring Halloween traditions, returns for its 26th anniversary this fall with a bold new vision while continuing its legacy as Portland’s largest adult Halloween event. Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, October 31, $79.66+, 8 PM, 21+)

With 3 albums, over 250 million streams, and countless other milestones under their belts, the Aces continue to reach new pop heights and become one of the genre’s most exciting and authentic voices. They’ve toured with 5 Seconds of Summer, Louis Tomlinson and more — catch the quartet LIVE in Portland on their own headline tour! Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, November 4, $40.29+, 8 PM, All Ages)

A torchbearer in the folk genre, Jake Xerxes Fussell preserves and showcases American music history by reinterpreting ancient vernacular songs in a new, contemporary light. Enjoy original compositions and traditional folk songs alike when the NC-based singer/guitarist returns to Portland! Get your tickets now or enter for a chance to win a free pair! (Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, November 5, $34.38, 8 PM, All Ages)

GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday (10/19), and check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury.